Holland America Line Hosts Fundraiser and Survivor Luncheon for Komen Puget Sound Aboard ms Westerdam

Tue, 10/11/2016 - 11:30

Holland America Line hosted a fundraiser luncheon and survivor celebration for the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen Puget Sound on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, onboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle. Breast cancer survivor Juliet Disparte gave an inspiring speech about her journey from her diagnosis at the age of 27 to her current role in numerous cancer organizations.

The Dos and Don'ts of CR reporting

Thu, 10/06/2016 - 10:00

Sustainability Report. Corporate Social Responsibility (or CSR) Report. Environmental, Social and Governance (or ESG) Report.
As sustainability practitioners, we know it’s a report that goes by many names. Today, however, one element is unchanging: Reports that disclose material information on a company’s sustainability progress are no longer "nice to do." They are quickly becoming a non-negotiable "must do" that help to not only inform a company’s CR strategy but also its investment decisions and business strategies.

Champions for Social Good Podcast Episode 3: Empowering Leaders to Make a Difference

Wed, 10/05/2016 - 12:45

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Mark Monchek, Chief Opportunity Officer at Opportunity Lab, about Opportunity Lab’s approach to empowering conscious leaders to make a difference in the world.

Whirlpool Corporation Changes the Meaning of Manufacturing with Innovation, Efficiency and Career Growth

Wed, 10/05/2016 - 10:10

As National Manufacturing Day approaches this week, Whirlpool Corporation will mark the occasion with a month-long series of events to highlight the importance of American manufacturing.

Carnival Shipboard and Shoreside Employees Participate in International Coastal Cleanup Day

Mon, 10/10/2016 - 11:30

Hundreds of Carnival Cruise Line employees, both on board and ashore, did their part to help our environment by participating in the annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, the world’s largest single day cleanup event spearheaded by the Ocean Conservancy.

Carnival Cruise Line, New Orleans Saints and Scholastic Book Fairs Team Up to Honor Students With ‘Read & Rise’ Literacy Event Aboard Carnival Triumph in New Orleans

Fri, 10/07/2016 - 11:30

On September 8, 2016, 100 students from Kipp Central City Primary, an elementary school in New Orleans, enjoyed a day of fun aboard the Carnival Triumph for the first-ever “Read & Rise” literacy day to celebrate their reading achievements as winners of the school’s summer reading challenge.

ImpactSpace and CSRHub bring environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Ratings to Impact Investments

Tue, 10/04/2016 - 10:25

A Business Framework for Global Impact

Wed, 10/05/2016 - 10:35

As I interact with the heads of corporate sustainability for Fortune 500 companies on a daily basis. What is fundamental to these conversations, as well as to my regular conversations with the responsible investing community, is the increasing desire for companies to better understand the broader environmental and social impacts they are having, both positive and negative.

#InclusionWorks: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Fri, 09/30/2016 - 17:35

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Share the message that #InclusionWorks for people with disabilities and businesses.

7 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money — Even If You’re Bad With It

Mon, 10/03/2016 - 11:35

Talking to your kids about money can be overwhelming. After all, when you aren’t even that “good with money” yourself, you shouldn’t be teaching your children about it, right? Wrong.